Sophie Kasaei celebrated Monday night as her family launched another restaurant in South Shields.
The family of the Geordie Shore star are well known in the city for owning a series of Mambo restaurants, including Wine and Dine which is often seen on the MTV show and where the cast gathered to celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2016 and Mambos Express, which has become a staple for many locals who want their favorite food delivered during the lockdown.
And now they’ve got another bite to their bun with the Bun Bun opening. A teaser on the Shields Restaurant waiting page reads, “Get ready, we’ve got something coming up that’s going to blow your mind.”
The St Hilda’s Place hangout welcomed its first customers on Monday night, including Sophie who spent the night with parents and stars like Love Island’s Rebecca Gormley as everyone got their first glimpse of the menu.
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As seen on Sophie’s Instagram story, the exterior of the premises is illuminated in neon pink, the theme being echoed inside with a multitude of illuminated quotes adorning the walls, as well as zebra prints, lighting. in drop and a characteristic very eye-catching foliage and water as you enter.
As you can guess from the name, Bun Bun’s menu has plenty of burgers, as well as an array of other dishes including chicken kebabs, fried chicken, and haloumi fries.
Sophie featured a number of them in her story as friends and family gathered in Bun Bun, not only to mark its launch, but also to celebrate the birthday of Sophie’s father, famous local restaurateur Kevin Kasaei.
For updates on Bun Bun’s opening hours and menu, keep an eye on his Facebook page and Instagram account – @bunbunrestaurant.